Accessibility Statement
Our website is designed to be accessible and usable for everyone. Here you will find information on how to use our website.
Declaration on accessibility in accordance with the Rhineland-Palatinate Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV RP) of June 3rd, 2019
According to § 1 para. 2 BITV RP in connection with the implementation decision (EU) 2018/1523 of the Commission of the European Union of October 11th, 2018 (L256/105) the following is declared with regard to accessibility:
The
Konz Municipal Association Administration
At Market 11
54329 Konz
is striving to improve their website presence www.konz.d e and stadtbibliothek.konz.de to make it accessible in accordance with the BITV RP (German Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance).
Status of compatibility with accessibility requirements
The websites mentioned above are currently partially compliant with the requirements of BITV RP.
Our website offers the following options:
TEXT SIZE
You can enlarge the text using the CTRL and + keys (far right of the number pad). The image adjusts itself automatically. With CTRL and – the text becomes smaller again.
NAVIGATE WITHOUT A MOUSE
You can operate our menu not only with the mouse, but also with the tab key. Each click of the tab key takes you one step further in the navigation. When you reach the page you want to go to, press Enter. Please use the arrow keys to scroll.
HAVE READ OUT
With the help of the ReadSpeaker, you can have the content of the website read aloud to you. With just one click, the text on a web page is read aloud and highlighted in color so that you can follow it easily - no matter where you are and what device you are using. As a user, you don't have to download anything. Start the ReadSpeaker by clicking on the Read button
You can find the read button on every subpage of our website.
Excerpt: Screen reader interface "Read aloud"Simply click on the read button to have the content of the website read aloud.
A control panel will appear and ReadSpeaker will automatically start reading the webpage.
Excerpt: Screen reader interfaceWith the control panel you can:
- pause and resume reading
- stop the reading function
- regulate the volume
- change the reading speed
- close the control panel
- Select "Settings" if you want to use or customize the advanced features - such as highlighting areas read aloud, downloading audio versions of the content, enlarging texts
Listen to selected text
Select part of the text and then click on the read button that appears next to the mouse pointer. When you click the Read Out Loud button, a panel will appear and ReadSpeaker will automatically start reading out the selected text.
Non-accessible content
Despite our efforts to create an accessible design, some barriers still exist.
The following content is currently not fully compliant with the requirements of EN 301 549:
- Images and controls: Some pages lack alternative text for images or meaningful labels for links and buttons.
- Structure and technical specifications: In some cases, lists, ARIA attributes, page sections, or other HTML elements are not correctly marked up. This can particularly impair usability with screen readers.
- Contrasts and links: Some text elements and controls have insufficient contrast. In some cases, links are not clearly distinguishable from the surrounding text.
- Page properties: Occasionally, technical information such as page titles or correct language identification is missing.
- Operation with assistive technologies: In some interactive elements, the visible and technically stored labels do not fully correspond, which can particularly impair voice control.
- Documents: Some PDF documents and documents from office applications, especially older files, are not yet fully accessible.
- Third-party content: Integrated content and applications from external providers, such as WebGIS, maps, videos, and citizen or council information systems, may not be fully accessible in some cases.
If you require a document that is not yet available in an accessible format, please contact digital@konz.de . We will provide you with the information contained therein in a suitable, accessible format where possible.
We are working to gradually eliminate existing barriers as part of ongoing technical and editorial development. Identified barriers are assessed, prioritized, and – insofar as they are within our control – removed step by step.
For content and applications from external providers, we are sometimes dependent on the accessibility and technical development by the respective providers.
creation of this declaration
This statement was issued on September 3, 2020 created and last on August 12, 2026 checked.
The statement was prepared based on a self-assessment carried out by the public body.
Feedback and contact details
Have you noticed any barriers on our websites or do you have any questions about the accessibility of our digital services? Then please feel free to contact us.
We will review your information and answer your request as soon as possible.
Verbandsgemeinde Konz
Department 1 / Digitalization
At Market 11
54329 Konz
Tel.: 06501/83-1200
Email: digital[at]konz.de
Enforcement Procedures
If you believe that you are disadvantaged by insufficient accessibility on our websites and have not received a satisfactory response to your feedback, you can contact the responsible enforcement body of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
The procedure is free of charge. Legal representation is not required.
Ellen Kubica
State Commissioner for the Concerns of People with Disabilities
Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Women, Family and Youth of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate
Bauhofstraße 9
55116 Mainz
Telephone: 06131 16-5342
Fax: 06131 16-17 5342
E-mail: durchsetzungsstelle@masffj.rlp.de